Essay On Sarah Picklesimer

Words have Power.” A simple sentence, but the message it contains does reveal a blunt truth: More often nowadays, perception in our communication has become tremendously skewed; to the point of becoming offended for tiny misconceptions derived from our senses. In other words, the psychological limitations we have affect how accurate we can be aware of any situation, which contributes to negative results. Fortunately, there is ongoing research to help understand this faulty ability. One illustration on this perception issue is within gender, as Sarah Picklesimer, a Communication PhD student at the University of Connecticut, explores perception accuracy in the Commpendium podcast; emphasizing the research on how gender has an impact with how we communicate to each other. …show more content…
Born in Pineville, Kentucky, her upbringing in communication was quite unique. Initially, her interest in communication began in high school; where the social rules emphasized using mediated communication (ex. Note passing) for dating relationships. Oddly enough, it was not until her college years that she decided to pursue communications as a major. It was funny though to listen about her process; originally majoring in biology, Sarah was required to take public speaking, the general course that makes many students cringe. Despite her initial worry because of her shyness, she excelled; discovering a talent she never thought she had. Her decision to change majors is an example of a fairly common theme in college: Self-reflection. What I mean to say is that many college students often would confront a situation; forcing them to analyze themselves; requiring them to “open their eyes” as professor Stifano illustrated. The reality about students having to be open to new possibilities as they go about their days in college; a period of new beginnings for their